Designed to deliver a comfortable nights sleep, single rooms feature a semi-double bed, private shower and toilet, and amenities including refrigerator, cable TV, and air-conditioning.
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Situated in the heart of the city, Hotel Kokusai 21 is Nagano’s premier international hotel. Known for its blend of modern amenities and attentive Japanese service, Kokusai 21 offers guests spacious Western-style rooms with private bathrooms, multiple inhouse restaurants including daily breakfast service and English-speaking 24-hour reception.
Rooms at Kokusai 21 Hotel have a contemporary décor, fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fridge. Guests at Kokusai Hotel 21 can pamper themselves with a massage or a beauty treatment. The stone spa features rooms with different themes and decors.
Buffet restaurant Boulanger and Japanese grill restaurant Sakura overlook the city from the 16th floor. The hotel also houses an Italian and a Chinese restaurant.
Where is Hotel Kokusai 21?
Situated in the heart of Nagano City, Hotel Kokusai 21 provides guests with easy access to the city's most popular attractions. Just a short walk from the historic Zenko-ji Temple and JR Nagano Station, the hotel serves as an ideal base for both business and leisure travelers looking to explore the cultural and urban highlights of the region.
How to Get to Hotel Kokusai 21
Hotel Kokusai 21 enjoys a prime location in central Nagano City, offering easy access to key attractions such as Zenko-ji Temple, the historic Gondo district, and Uruoikan, the city center’s only natural hot spring. While many of Nagano’s main sights are within walking distance, JR Nagano Station is approximately a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
To make your arrival even easier, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service, with a schedule coordinated to match the shinkansen arrivals and departures from major cities like Tokyo and Kanazawa. For the latest shuttle timetable and operation periods, please refer to the hotel's official website.
Charters From/To Nagano
For transport, either from destination to destination or just for a day trip, our private charter service is the standard of ease and comfort. We can pick you up wherever you are, and bring you to wherever you want to go – even if that is as far as Tokyo or Nagoya! Perfect for travelers with lots of luggage, or those looking to visit places not easily accessed by public transport, by contacting us we can get started on helping you craft your perfect itinerary – once done, all you need do is relax as our drivers take you to where you want to be. You can even add a guide to make it a private, personalized tour just for your group. For more information on pricing and availability, please click HERE.
Staying at Hotel Kokusai 21
Hotel Kokusai 21 offers a diverse selection of dining options to suit every taste. Guests can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, Western-style dishes, and Chinese specialties across several on-site restaurants. For a memorable evening, head to the Sky Bar Lounge on the 16th floor, where you can relax with a drink while taking in stunning panoramic views of Nagano City and the surrounding mountains.
Guests staying at Hotel Kokusai 21 are perfectly positioned to explore two of Nagano’s most cherished attractions. Just a short walk from the hotel lies the revered Zenkoji Temple, one of Japan’s oldest and most important Buddhist temples. A visit offers a serene and spiritual experience, rich in history and tradition.
For relaxation, guests can unwind at Uruoikan, the only natural hot spring facility in central Nagano City. Located a short distance from the hotel, Uruoikan features soothing mineral baths ideal for refreshing both body and mind. To make your visit even more convenient, a complimentary shuttle bus operates between the hotel and Uruoikan—perfect for a leisurely, stress-free outing.
Join Our Tours Directly from Hotel Kokusai 21
We are proud to partner with Kokusai 21 in offering pick-up and drop-off at the hotel – allowing you to enjoy door-to-door service while experiencing our best tours. Running all-year-round, our Snow Monkeys, Zenko-ji Temple & Sake Tour includes a morning visit to nearby Zenko-ji Temple followed by a guided 'sake' tasting, early lunch and afternoon visit to Nagano's famous Jigokudani Monkey Park
Day Tour
¥19,800
In winter, our Snow Monkeys & Snow Fun in Shiga Kogen Tour combines a visit to the monkeys along with a morning of snow activities and lunch in nearby Shiga Kogen – Japan’s largest ski resort. Including lunch and led by a locally-based, English-speaking guide, this tour follows a simple equation: snow monkeys + lots more snow = big fun in Shiga Kogen!
Day Tour
¥23,000
For guests staying at Hotel Kokusai 21, we’ll pick you up in the lobby of the hotel and bring you back – with the option of drop-off at Nagano Station or accommodation nearby the monkey park – after the tour – a great option for families, couples and friends who want to experience the best of Nagano in winter directly from their accommodation.
Day Tour
¥19,800
In spring, our always popular Snow Monkeys & Cherry Blossoms in Nagano Tour transports you to the monkey park in the morning, followed by lunch and an afternoon of ‘hanami’ (flower-viewing) at some of the region’s best cherry blossom spots; while our Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Route Tour takes you high above to the ‘Roof of Japan’ and fabled giant ‘Snow Walls’ of Tateyama from late-April until mid-June – both of which can be booked including pick-up and drop-off at Hotel Kokusai 21.
Day Tour
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[Spring Only] 1-Day Tour from Nagano: Snow Walls of Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
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¥30,000
In summer, our Tateyama-Kurobe: Walking on the ‘Roof of Japan’ Tour returns to the alpine route for an afternoon of hiking in one of Japan’s most spectacular mountain landscape while a busy calendar of special event tours runs throughout the year including tours in spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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[Summer/Autumn only] Tateyama-Kurobe Tour: Walking on the 'Roof of Japan'
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¥30,000
All of these tours and more can be arranged including pick-up and drop-off at Hotel Kokusai 21 - a great way to get the most out of your time in Nagano!
